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High Point Home Design Survey 

The pictures used in the actual survey are displayed. The percentage shown next to each picture represents the number of survey participants who chose that style as their first preference. Some comments submitted by current High Point residents and West Seattle neighbors are also shown next to each picture.
 

Attached 3-Story Homes without Alley
 
3 Story Homes

42%

  • Balconies downplay the garages
  • None of these options fit, but this one comes closest
  • Style creates some break from the street
  • No green buffer between units & street — feels like an alley
Three Story Homes

21%

  • Each unit gets stylish character from different size, color, garage treatments
  • Inviting for pedestrians
  • Less garage-y than the other samples
  • Too modern — belongs in an industrial area
Three Story Homes

19%

  • All are bulky, plain, dominated by garages
  • Need alleys and porches
  • None of these represent the northwest
  • Not thrilled about any of these
Three Story Homes

11%

  • Simple, recessed garage hides cars
  • Good design — needs more variety in style and color
  • What about play areas?
  • Garages are too prominent
Three Story Homes

6%

  • Simple & clean design
  • Looks like a place where you go in and shut the door — no temptation to hang outside, talk with other people, get to know neighbors
  • Too plain

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